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Area churches are ready to invite families to return to church and offer support and renewed hope.

After years of puny increases in their Social Security checks, older Americans will likely get the equivalent of a big raise next year.

SpaceX launched four ordinary citizens into orbit Wednesday night without any professional astronauts along for the ride.

Cameras continue to be one of the biggest differentiators in smartphones, and Apple’s iPhone lineup is no different.

Gov. Gavin Newsom easily fended off an attempt to recall him from leading the nation's most populous state. Republican talk radio host Larry Elder would have most likely replaced Newsom had the recall succeeded.

Nicholas made landfall as a hurricane along the Texas coast early this morning.

President Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans.

This new campaign seeks to expose a generation to the events of that day through the eyes of those who experienced it, and gain a better understanding of our world.

The remains of Dorothy Morgan and another person have been identified. The family of the other victim has requested anonymity.

A divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force.

Military members are commemorating 9/11 with a demonstration of unity.

Three West and Northern Michigan groups plan to honor the memory of 9/11 with special commemorative activities.

While many charities began as a result of 9/11, some ceased operations after they accomplished their initial goal. Some however, remain and changed their focus.

General Motors will idle nearly all its assembly plants in North America starting Monday as the COVID-19 pandemic affects production of semiconductor chips overseas.

President Joe Biden addressed the nation Tuesday afternoon on the high costs of two decades of war in Afghanistan and diminishing returns.

Hurricane Ida came ashore less than 100 miles south of New Orleans and thousands are without power.

A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, but the Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal.

The Pentagon has released more information on Thursday's attacks.

Vice-President Kamala Harris is traveling to Detroit today.

(Mlive) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be sending the first installment in a series of advance payments between $250 and $300 per month per eligible family starting on July 15.

Vaccine maker Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is highly effective against the coronavirus and also protects against variants.

The US Supreme Court will deliberate the constitutionality of a male only draft when other aspects of the military include women. There are no current calls for a draft.

(NY Times) – The perpetrators of a ransomware attack that shut down some operations at the world’s largest meat processor this week was a Russian-based cybercriminal group known for its attacks on prominent American companies, the F.B.I. said Wednesday.

(Mlive) – Someone is trying to use the COVID-19 vaccine to try and scam unsuspecting people on the phone. The scam is related to vaccine appointments.